Kyler Wayne Lawrence, a 32-year-old father from South Hill, Washington, is currently at large and wanted by law enforcement on a felony arrest warrant. He is charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the fatal fentanyl overdose of his five-year-old son, Brentlee Lawrence. The incident occurred on March 13, 2025, at a residence in South Hill, located within Pierce County. Investigators responded to a medical call after the child was found unresponsive. Court documents indicate that the child’s mother, Jordan Shank, discovered Brentlee next to her, not breathing and with vomit present. The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office later determined that the child died from acute fentanyl toxicity. Authorities allege that Lawrence was actively buying, using, and selling fentanyl inside the home where the tragedy took place. Although the mother was arrested for manslaughter in May 2025, Kyler Lawrence fled the scene before deputies arrived. Detectives were initially unable to establish probable cause for his arrest until DNA evidence linked him to the crime scene. Investigators found drug paraphernalia, foil, and a plastic baggie containing fentanyl residue near the bed where the child was found. State crime lab testing confirmed that Lawrence’s DNA was present on the baggie. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has issued a felony warrant for Lawrence and is urging the public to assist in locating him. Anyone who has seen Kyler Lawrence or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately. This case highlights the devastating impact of drug abuse on families and underscores the ongoing efforts by Pierce County prosecutors and law enforcement to bring those responsible for such tragedies to justice. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to search for Lawrence to face the serious charges filed against him.